BETRIEBSHANDBUCH ROOKIE - Nova Paragliding
BETRIEBSHANDBUCH ROOKIE - Nova Paragliding
BETRIEBSHANDBUCH ROOKIE - Nova Paragliding
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Speed system:<br />
The NOVA <strong>ROOKIE</strong> can be equipped with a stirrup operated speed system.<br />
The speed system affects the A-, B- and C-risers. In normal flight all risers<br />
have an overall length of 52cm (the risers of the XS and XXS are only 47cm<br />
long).<br />
When the stirrup is pushed out the A- and B-risers are shortened by up to max.<br />
14cm, the C-risers by 7cm, the D-risers retain their original length.<br />
This measurements influence the DHV certification.<br />
An incorrectly fitted speed system causes a loss of certification!<br />
How is it fitted?<br />
Most modern harnesses have pulleys attached for speed system fitting. In case<br />
not, it is important to attach pulleys (sewn on tabs) in such a way that allows<br />
the pilot to maximize the power vector of his / her legs without ”pushing back”<br />
in the harness.<br />
The NOVA speed system, including ”Brummel-hooks” supplied, must be<br />
assembled as per instructions.<br />
The speed system cord is firmly attached (use bowline or other nonslip knot) to<br />
the foot stirrup (webbing or alloy bar). The other end of the cord is run through<br />
a pulley on the harness and then in an upward direction to be then firmly<br />
attached to the ”Brummel-hooks”!<br />
The length of the cord leading to the stirrup should be adjusted so that it is<br />
easy to put your feet into the stirrup in flight but still short enough to allow full<br />
speed system travel. (Use of 2 stirrups in a ladder fashion can enable you to<br />
reach the full range if your legs are not long enough.)<br />
Ensure both cords on the stirrup are of equal length, to avoid putting a turn in<br />
the glider.<br />
Test your speed system for the correct length of cord on the ground first, with<br />
your harness and risers, before flying with it! The full range is reached when<br />
the 2 pulleys join together.<br />
How does it work?<br />
The speed system utilizes a 3 to 1 pulley mechanism which results in shortening<br />
the A-, B-risers and C-risers as described above.